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== Expressing Your Opinion ==
== Expressing Your Opinion ==
When expressing your opinion in Wolof, there are several different ways to do so. Here are some of the most common expressions:
When expressing your opinion in Wolof, there are several different ways to do so. Here are some of the most common expressions:


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{| class="wikitable"
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! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
! Wolof
!! Pronunciation
!! English Translation
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| Ndax !! n-dah || I think
| Ndax
|| n-dah
|| I think
|-
|-
| Nga def !! n-gah dehf || I believe
| Nga def
|| n-gah dehf
|| I believe
|-
|-
| Nga xamul !! n-gah hah-mool || I guess
| Nga xamul
|| n-gah hah-mool
|| I guess
|-
|-
| Nga bëgg !! n-gah behg || I suppose
| Nga bëgg
|| n-gah behg
|| I suppose
|-
|-
| Nga jël !! n-gah jel || I feel
| Nga jël
|| n-gah jel
|| I feel
|}
|}


Revision as of 10:52, 1 March 2023

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Wolof Grammar - Give your Opinion

Hi Wolof learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to give your opinion in Wolof. We will look at the different ways to express your opinion and how to use them in a sentence. We will also look at some examples of how to use these expressions in everyday conversations. So let's get started!

Expressing Your Opinion

When expressing your opinion in Wolof, there are several different ways to do so. Here are some of the most common expressions:

Wolof ! Pronunciation ! English Translation
Ndax n-dah I think
Nga def n-gah dehf I believe
Nga xamul n-gah hah-mool I guess
Nga bëgg n-gah behg I suppose
Nga jël n-gah jel I feel

These expressions can be used to express your opinion on any topic. For example, if you want to express your opinion about a movie you just watched, you could say:

Ndax mbirum bi muy jàngu. (I think the movie was very good.)

You can also use these expressions to ask for someone else's opinion. For example, if you want to know what someone thinks about a certain topic, you could say:

Nga def lépp ci mbirum bi? (What do you believe about the movie?)

Examples

Here are some examples of how to use these expressions in everyday conversations:

Wolof English Translation
Ndax nga xamul lépp ci mbirum bi. I guess what you said about the movie.
Nga bëgg lépp ci mbirum bi muy jàngu. I suppose what you said about the movie is true.
Nga jël lépp ci mbirum bi muy jàngu. I feel what you said about the movie is true.
Ndax mbirum bi muy jàngu. I think the movie was very good.
Nga def mbirum bi muy jàngu. I believe the movie was very good.

Quiz

Test your knowledge of expressing your opinion in Wolof with this quiz:

Question Answer
What is the Wolof expression for "I think"? Ndax
What is the Wolof expression for "I believe"? Nga def
What is the Wolof expression for "I guess"? Nga xamul
What is the Wolof expression for "I suppose"? Nga bëgg
What is the Wolof expression for "I feel"? Nga jël

Now that you have learned how to express your opinion in Wolof, you can use these expressions in your everyday conversations. To improve your Wolof Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


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